The first inauguration of Harry S. Truman as the 33rdPresident of the United States was held on April 12, 1945, following the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt approximately three months into his fourth term. The inauguration marked the commencement of the first term of Harry S. Truman as President. Truman (who was unaware of Roosevelt's death) had been called to the White House by former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. After he arrived he was informed that President Roosevelt died. Shocked, Truman asked Mrs. Roosevelt, "Is there anything I can do for you?", to which she replied: "Is there anything we can do for you? For you are the one in trouble now."[1]